rodent
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The world’s largest type of rodent, actually; a capybara can easily rival a golden retriever in size.
From Slate • May 27, 2026
Reed said the rodent infestation “was a bad look” and that the Angels need a new stadium in addition to a new owner.
From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026
In that outbreak, one person infected with the virus from a rodent spread it to 33 other people, resulting in 11 deaths.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026
Nature recovery programme Cumbria Connect said it could confirm rumours of the animals being spotted in and around the River Lowther in Eden - the first wild population of the semi-aquatic rodent in the county.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
“You have a rodent in your backpack?” said Kaori, narrowing her darkly lined eyes.
From "Hello, Universe" by Erin Entrada Kelly
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